Clinical Research Coordinator - Toms River, NJ

Job Title: Coordinator

Location: Central Jersey Behavioral

Department Name: Social Work

Req #: 0000247659

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $22.00 - $35.00 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

The Barnabas Health Behavioral Health Center with Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus Behavioral Health Services constitutes a freestanding 100-bed acute care psychiatric facility which provides inpatient and intensive outpatient programs for adults and older adults diagnosed with psychiatric and dual disorders.

Job Overview :

The Clinical Research Coordinator is responsible for the implementation of clinical and clinical/research activities that take place within the collaboration between Barnabas Behavioral Health Center and the Kleiman Lab at Rutgers. This is a grant position.

Qualifications :

Required :

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology or other related Human Services field
• Experience working in an inpatient psychiatric unit required

Preferred :

• Graduate student in the behavioral health field
• Training and/or education in an adult psychiatric treatment setting

Scheduling Requirements :

• Day shift
• Part-Time

Essential Functions :

The scope of the job includes two broad categories:

• Co-facilitating group psychotherapy for concerns such as depression, anxiety, and suicide risk in the inpatient unit at Barnabas Behavioral Health Center
• Local coordination and enrollment of any research studies that recruit patients from the inpatient psychiatry unit at Barnabas Behavioral Health Center

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: implementing and overseeing group psychotherapy, working with clinical staff members to facilitate the psychotherapy groups, recruiting patients for relevant research studies, and serving as a liaison between unit staff and the Kleiman Lab Research team.

Other Things to Know:
This job description outlines the core responsibilities of the role, but it’s not meant to cover every task you may take on. As with any dynamic organization, duties may shift over time based on team needs and priorities—and we’re looking for someone who’s flexible and ready to grow with us.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:
At RWJBarnabas Health, our people are at the center of everything we do. Through our Total Wellbeing promise, we offer a wide range of benefits and resources to support your physical, emotional, financial, and professional wellbeing. Highlights include:

• Generous Paid Time Off (Vacation, Holidays, Sick Time)
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• Retirement Plans
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Planning Support
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Wellness Programs and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Voluntary Benefits (like Pet Insurance)
• Discounts with local partners (e.g., NJ Devils, NJPAC, Verizon)
• Community involvement and volunteer opportunities
• …and more!

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer